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With its location surrounded by the Great Lakes and its many inland waterways, Michigan offers some of the finest fishing in the northern Midwest. According to the state’s Department of Natural Resources, Michigan’s waterways have around 146 types of fish. Many of the Wolverine State's top-rated campgrounds sit near bodies of water, allowing campers to fish while enjoying Michigan’s outdoors.

Lake Chemung Outdoor Resort

The Lake Chemung Outdoor Resort earned a spot on the Top-Rated Campgrounds for 2010 list posted by Woodall’s. The resort received five diamonds for both recreation and facilities. It sits 30 minutes away from Lansing in Livingston County. Lake Chemung caters to the needs of RV and trailer campers, offering 340 fully paved sites with concrete patios and 30 or 50 amp hookups. In addition to fishing on Lake Chemung, guests may fish in the campground’s stocked catch-and-release pond. The camp store carries fishing supplies for those who do not bring their own. Additional on-site recreation options include a shuffleboard court, swimming pool, playground, sports fields, mini golf course and boating options. Lake Chemung Outdoor Resort 320 S. Hughes Road Howell, MI 48843 517-546-6361 lcori.com

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Lake Huron Campground

Earning five diamonds for both facilities and recreation from Woodall’s, Lake Huron Campground is one of the Top-Rated Campgrounds for 2010. Its 395 campsites accommodate all types of camping, including tent camping. Lake Huron Campground has 46 lakefront sites and 229 pull throughs. Full hookup sites include 50/30/20-amp service and cable-TV hookups. All campers have access to complementary Wi-Fi Internet access. Lake Huron Campground provides campers access to Lake Huron and its own 20-acre private lake. The site's private lake holds Bass, Carp, Pan Fish, Perch and Gar Pike, and the campground store has fishing supplies. When they are not fishing, campers can lounge on the beach, swim in the lake, play in the arcade, shoot some mini golf or rent a canoe or kayak to take on the lake. Lake Huron Campground 2353 N. Lakeshore Road Port Sanilac, MI 48419 866-360-CAMP lakehuroncampground.com

River Ridge RV Resort

Another of Woodall’s Top-Rated Campgrounds for 2010, River Ridge RV Resort sits on the backwaters of the Hardy Dam. The campground offers 231 RV sites with built-in fire pits, paved pads and patios and full hookups including cable TV. The recreational facilities, which earned five diamonds from Woodall’s, include basketball, tennis, shuffleboard, horseshoes, a playground, fitness equipment and a game room. Guests may fish on the Muskegon River, and the campground operates the River Ride Landing Marina, where guests can dock their boats. River Ridge RV Resort 22265 8 Mile Road Stanwood, MI 49346 877-287-4827 michcampgrounds.com

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

Located in the western portion of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Porcupine Mountain State Park sits on 20 miles of Lake Superior shoreline. The park has 10 camping areas that range from completely primitive with vault toilets to modern with electrical service and restrooms with showers. The largest camping area, the Porcupine Mountains Union Bay campground, has 100 sites--several overlooking Lake Superior--that accommodate tent and RV campers. In addition to fishing on Lake Superior, guests may fish on any of the park’s inland lakes and rivers, except for Union Spring. An extensive trail system allows for non-fishing outdoor activities. Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park 33303 Headquarters Road Ontonagon, MI 49953 906-885-5275 Michigandnr.com

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Nicole Harms has been writing professionally since 2006, specializing in real estate, finance and travel. When she's not writing, she enjoys traveling and has visited several countries, including Israel, Spain, France and Guam. Harms received a Bachelor of Science in Education from Maranatha Baptist Bible College.

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